Fridgemaster fridge freezer fridge freezing my food, any ideas?

If food is freezing mainly at the back of the fridge compartment, the usual causes are either poor air circulation, the thermostat/temperature sensor overcooling, or a defrost/cold-air control issue.

1. Check how the food is stored Don’t let packs, salad bags or bottles touch the back wall. The back panel is the coldest area and items pressed against it often freeze even when the rest of the fridge seems normal.

2. Check the temperature setting Try turning the fridge setting slightly warmer rather than “normal”, then leave it 24 hours to stabilise. If you have a thermometer, aim for about 3 to 5°C in the middle of the fridge compartment.

3. Look for frost or ice on the back panel A light misting can be normal, but heavy frost or an icy patch may point to a defrost problem or sensor/control fault. If there is a build-up, a full manual defrost for 24-48 hours with the doors open can sometimes clear an airflow restriction.

4. Check the door seal and usage Make sure the door closes properly all the way round and the seal is clean and not torn. Warm moist air getting in can cause odd cooling behaviour and icing.

5. Consider whether it is freezing all food or just items near the rear If only rear items freeze, it may simply be storage position. If the whole fridge is getting too cold, the thermostat, thermistor or control board becomes more suspect.

Isolate the appliance from the mains before inspecting anything internal. If it still overcools after the above checks, I’d recommend a qualified appliance engineer, especially for any mains electrical testing or sealed refrigeration work.

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